Information for Society Officials

Our network of regional associations, local societies and psychoanalytic groups play an integral part in helping the IPA to achieve its mission, and to help its members to take full advantage of the various opportunities and benefits available to them. The information on this page aims to help those that have responsibility for maintaining membership records for their local society:

What the IPA needs from you:  
Contacting other societies  
Member support  


What the IPA needs from you

Membership Data
The IPA collects and maintains information about its members to enable it to operate effectively and to provide its members with services and benefits. Maintaining accurate membership data is essential in ensuring that the IPA collects the correct membership fees, is able to consult its members on decisions related to their membership and their profession, and is able to include its members in elections and ballots.

Please inform the IPA when:
  • A member joins the society / association
  • A member takes the position of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chair of Ethics, Director of Training or Scientific Chair (start and end date)
  • A candidate qualifies as a member (start date)
  • A member leaves the society / association (end date)
  • A member qualifies as a child and adolescent (Start date)
  • A member qualifies as a training analyst (Start date and end date)
  • A member deceases (date of death)
Please note, for the purpose of IPA business, we categorise members into the following categories:
  • IPA Candidates
  • Members
  • Training analysts
  • Child and adolescent analysts
These are the only categories we register in our system.

The internal categories of societies/associations do not fall under the IPA categories, except when they reach the categories described above.

Finances

Dues
The IPA requires societies to collect membership dues from their members on its behalf. Invoices are uploaded to the secure online portal at the end of January each year. Invitations to access and download invoices are sent via email to each society’s treasurer and main administrative contact. Dues must be paid by the 31st July each year unless special payment arrangements are made with the IPA Treasurer for late or phased payments.

More information about IPA dues can be found in our FAQs. 


Contacting Other Societies

Many society administrators find it beneficial to connect with other societies in their region or further afield, for collaboration, support, or the exchange of ideas. You can access the roster to find the contact details for other societies, or for other individuals that hold positions within societies, such as Presidents, Treasurers, or Administrators.

Your Contacts at the IPA:

 

Finance
For all matters related to membership dues, please contact Olena Korenkova by emailing
[email protected]
Accounts
For all matters related to accounts payable, please contact Sima Patel by emailing
[email protected]
General Enquiries
For all other matters, including ethics cases, events or webinar advertising, general information or support, please email
[email protected]


Membership Enquiries

For membership queries, general information and support, or to provide the IPA with updated information about your society or members and IPA candidates, please email:

Fernanda Ninin by emailing
[email protected] (Latin American / Spanish and Portuguese speaking societies)

Francesca Battisti-Davies by emailing
[email protected] (Europe, North America and Rest of the World societies).

IPSO
For any matters related to IPSO membership please contact
[email protected]
Board Society links
As part of its benefit to IPA Members and Societies, each IPA Board member is a “Link” to a number of Constituent Organisations.
See more here
 


Member Support

From time to time, we receive queries from local societies on behalf of their members regarding their IPA membership. Below are the answers to some of the questions we most frequently receive from local societies:


How do I log-in to the IPA website?

Some areas of the IPA website are locked to members-only meaning you’ll need to sign in to access the information on those pages. You can log-in by clicking on the ‘sign-in’ button in the header of the website, or when prompted when trying to access member-only content. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by clicking on the ‘forgot my password’ link when signing in; you’ll be sent an email with instructions on how to choose a new password.

How can I update my details in the IPA roster?

Once signed into the IPA website, click on the ‘my profile’ link in the footer to access your IPA profile. Here, you can update the information that is displayed in the online roster, such as your office address, languages, and qualifications.

Can I use the IPA logo on my own website?

Use of the IPA logo is carefully restricted to ensure that the IPA is able to maintain the integrity of its brand. Therefore, all members must obtain permission in writing from the IPA Officers before using the IPA logo on personal websites, or to promote services, events, projects, or other activities.





Can I request replacement certificates?
Yes, requests for replacement certificates of IPA membership or child and adolescent analysts can be made using the ‘certificate requests’ link in the Member Only area of the IPA website under MyIPA, or alternatively, by emailing [email protected].
Can I collect CME credits from IPA activities?
CME credits can be claimed at IPA Congress and the Asia-Pacific Conference when advertised. We do not ordinarily provide CME credits for webinars and other activities, but we will confirm your attendance upon request.